Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 22m at 2:34 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:13 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Aug 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:022.08:412.22:190.52:240.36:098:18Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:571.99:392.13:190.63:170.46:108:17Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:561.810:402.14:200.64:110.46:118:16Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat10:571.811:402.05:200.75:080.56:128:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:561.86:170.76:040.56:138:14Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:352.112:501.87:110.76:570.56:148:13Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:242.11:391.97:590.77:470.56:148:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:072.12:251.98:420.68:310.56:158:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:462.13:061.99:200.69:110.56:168:09New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:232.23:452.09:540.59:490.56:178:08New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:582.24:212.010:260.510:260.56:188:07New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:312.14:542.010:560.511:020.56:198:06Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:032.15:272.111:250.511:390.66:208:05Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:362.16:022.111:560.56:218:03Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:102.06:402.112:190.612:310.56:218:02Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:492.07:242.11:020.71:120.56:228:01First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:331.98:142.11:510.72:000.56:238:00First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:251.99:132.12:470.82:560.56:247:58First Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:281.810:202.13:520.84:000.56:257:57First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:411.811:322.25:040.85:090.56:267:56Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:561.96:140.76:190.46:277:54Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:392.31:032.07:190.67:260.46:287:53Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:392.32:032.18:160.58:260.36:297:51Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:332.42:582.29:070.39:230.26:297:50Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:252.43:502.39:540.310:160.26:307:49Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:152.44:412.410:400.211:090.36:317:47Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:042.35:312.411:250.26:327:46Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:532.26:212.412:010.412:100.36:337:44Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:412.17:112.312:550.512:580.46:347:43Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:322.08:042.21:500.61:480.46:357:41Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:251.99:012.12:480.72:420.56:367:40Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 5:23 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Colonial Beach, VA?

Colonial Beach, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Colonial Beach, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide predictions for Colonial Beach, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide data for Colonial Beach, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635150. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635150.

What is the moon phase in Colonial Beach, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Colonial Beach, VA is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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